Exam 3: The-Self

The endowment effect refers to the finding that ____.

In Nisbett and Wilson's (1977)studies on consumers' awareness of purchasing decisions, ____.

The television series Dexter features a blood spatter evidence expert who leads a double life as a serial killer. The show often begins and ends with voice-overs of Dexter reflecting on who he is and what his characteristics are. In terms of the three components of the self, Dexter is reflecting on ____.

Private self-awareness is a matter of ____.

Who is likely to be the MOST modest?

Marisol is pretty equal in terms of taking the blame for failures and crediting herself for successes. She is also fairly accurate when it comes to judging how much control she has over events in her life. Additionally, she has a fairly accurate idea of how much various people like her. Marisol also has low self-esteem and fails to interpret events in a positive manner. In the context of reality and illusion, Marisol may have _____.

Jeff is facing mandatory retirement. He thinks about how he has mentored his new co-workers the way he was once mentored. He enjoys it when co-workers come to him for advice and share their triumphs. He thinks about how his work friendships have often become personal, and he wonders how those relationships will change when he retires. Jeff's thoughts indicate his ____.

Compared to people with low self-esteem, people with high self-esteem tend to think that they are ____. ​

Young actors, models, and musicians often get involved with drugs and alcohol very quickly after rising to success. While there are many factors that contribute to this pattern, it is suggested that they get mixed up with drugs and alcohol so that they have a good excuse in case their career takes a turn for the worse i.e., they can simply blame misfortunes on partying too much rather than on a personal lack of talent, which would be more painful! If this is true, then it would be correct to say that stars who party too much are often engaging in ____.

Upward social comparisons involving people better than you can be discouraging.

Researchers have found that _________________ usually involves evaluating the self, rather than just merely being aware of it.

When social mobility increased, wherein some aristocrats became poor while merchants grew in wealth and stature, may help explain how the idea of ____ originated.

When social psychologists use the term "narcissism," they are referring to ____.

____ are flexible enough to take on new social roles and to change roles.

Larry, an art instructor, loves his work and how it makes him feel, although it does not pay very well. Larry is most likely ___________motivated to teach art.

Which of the following is MOST likely to be capable of behaving based on extrinsic motivation?

Wanting to perform an activity for its own sake refers to ____.

In the context of self-construals, the general finding has been that Easterners tend to be more _________________.

Describe the endowment effect and provide two examples.

Drug rehabilitation programs often require that patients discontinue contact with old "using" friends, and maintain friendships with new "clean" friends only. One reason this makes sense from a social psychological standpoint is that by changing their social networks in this way, ____.